Knot on her watch! Tammy Barr, who says she worked on cruises for three years, reveals in a new Insider essay the six things she’d never do on board. Barr’s nauti list includes shelling out for dining upgrades or a drink package; touching certain surfaces with bare hands; wearing a room key as a necklace; … Read more
It’s divorce, done differently. An unusual trend has emerged among separating parents eager to protect their children from the devastating effects of divorce. After most splits, a family home is sold, leading to upheaval for offspring forced to shuttle between two new places. But in a “birdnesting divorce,” the family home is kept intact, with … Read more
A North Carolina woman who survived colon cancer twice is sharing the subtle warning signs she experienced — even as doctors reassured her there was nothing wrong. Sherri Rollins, who is approaching 50, recalls in a new essay for TODAY.com that in 2017, life was normal except for a lot of back pain. She went … Read more
Ryan Harman lost her mom to cancer last year. In an essay for her English class, she divulged the heart-wrenching journey from diagnosis to death — bringing the internet and her West Virginia University professor to tears. Harman shared the lengthy text in a viral TikTok video this week, garnering more than 13 million views … Read more
One woman is looking for the write man. Lauren Kempton, from England, requires her suitors to write a 500-word essay if they want to date her. Feeling fed up with online dating, Kempton revealed a dating strategy last year that resurfaced recently. “Asking for an essay is definitely a good way of weeding out what … Read more
A guest essay for the New York Times insisted that being short is “better” for the future to the amusement of several Twitter users on Sunday and Monday. Author Mara Altman penned the essay remarking that not only do shorter people tend to live longer, but they’re also crucial in conserving food and resources on our dying … Read more